Information on 8ga shotgun legality

[Maynard Rowley]

Hello all. Not sure I'm posting in the correct forum. I'm looking for information on the legality of an 8ga shotgun in Canada. I know they cannot be used for hunting but I can't find any info on whether or not they can be legally owned or imported into the country. Any info would be great.

I've done a few online searches but keep turning up results that discuss the illegality of hunting with an 8ga, nothing about whether or not the gun itself is illegal.

Thanks in advance for any and all info.

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[tiriaq]

The gun itself is legal.

 

[a j cave]

Very legal, no waterfowl but a great white tail round !

 

[Maynard Rowley]

Thanks for the info!

 

[28 gauge]

Yes, no problem in owning them.Just cannot use them for waterfowl.Most likely they would make a good upland game gun though.LOL Bit heavy to carry,but get the job done when needed.Too bad there were no giant rabbits in the uplands,an 8 gauge would work good on them,I would think.LOL

 

[Maynard Rowley]

LOL. I can't imagine hunting anything with it. I have a fascination with the big gauges. If I decide to go ahead with the purchase it will just be a big, somewhat expensive toy.

 

[28 gauge]

If I decide to go ahead with the purchase it will just be a big, somewhat expensive toy.

Nothing wrong with that,but at least you will be ready when the giant rabbits invade your area.LOL

 

[FLHTCUI]

Very legal, no waterfowl but a great white tail round !

Exactly, nothing bigger than 10 gauge for Waterfowl and three rounds max.
So, whats the deal with this 8 gauge?
You buying , selling or you just teasing.
You do know you have to post pictures of this beast too right
Best Regards,
Rob

 

[tman74]

I would contact the RCMP's Firearm Program directly. Their Contact Us page is well done.

 

[ShawnC6]

I would contact the RCMP's Firearm Program directly. Their Contact Us page is well done.

No need. It's legal to own.

 

[stubblejumper]

I would contact the RCMP's Firearm Program directly. Their Contact Us page is well done.

Why, there is no prohbition against an 8 gauge shotgun.

 

[Polar_Hunter]

Is it an antique?

 

[tiriaq]

Mine is. 8ga Belgian muzzle loading double. Big gun.

 

[Maynard Rowley]

I may be buying. If deal goes through I will post pics.

 

[brybenn]

Waterfowl. Doves and turkey a 8ga can not be used. Loaded with #4 buck would sure ruin a coyote though. I often looked at buying one for bear over bait with a slug however the costs were prohibitive. Some day ill take a bear with a 10ga slug

 

[WR1894]

Yes you can own an 8, i have both center fire and percussion in 8 and 4 gauge

 

[tiriaq]

British 14ga and Belgian 8ga.
It is an awkward thing in comparison. Not something you would snap shoot with.

 

[madashell]

If we ever get attacked by killer tomatoes I want an 8 ga !!! What a beast.

 

[kamlooky]

So what would be the reckawnmenditted pillow fur yer arse?
Save the tail bone, me thinks.

 

[Brutus]

Three ounces of payload is something else. IIRC, this bore could handle .40 caliber buckshot.

I did read once an excerpt of a Texas lawman had unwanted visitors his rural ranch. His 8 gauge shotgun outright killed one rider on horseback and gravely wounded the man behind him.
It was a side by side, so his friends departed forthwith.